2016 Detroit Auto Show: Sweet sixteen, the 16 most important cars and trucks in the Motor City!

The Ford GT was the absolute star of the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. What new car or truck will rule the 2016 edition? Find out Monday, January 11, when the Autos team reports all the action in the Motor City during the show's media preview.

The 2016 Detroit Auto Show remains one of world’s premiere gatherings of hot new sheet-metal and concept cars. It also happens to be the first stop in a wildly busy auto show season that includes layovers in Chicago, Geneva, Beijing, New York, Paris, Frankfurt, Los Angeles and, well, back in Detroit once January 2017 rolls around.

This year, the sky is the limit when it comes to the variety of new cars and concept vehicles. Chevy is going electric with the production version of the Bolt EV, Chrysler is reinventing the minivan (again), while BMW and Porsche have turbocharged performance monsters at the ready.

The BMW M2 could rival the performance of its bigger brothers, the BMW M3 sedan and M4 coupe.

The Scion C-HR concept made its first appearance last year, at the 2015 L.A. Auto Show.

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Scion C-HR

Scion is getting its first SUV. The C-HR has worn both Toyota and Scion badges during previous auto show appearances around the world. But Scion is getting the glory – and the potential sales boon – in the Motor City. Powered by a 4-cylinder and with a choice of front- or all-wheel-drive, the C-HR cashes in on the market surge for smaller, budget-conscious crossovers and SUVs.

Remember the Chrysler 700C Concept? Revealed way back in 2012, this nearly forgotten minivan concept could hint at the next Chrysler Town & Country.

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Chrysler Town & Country

Minivans aren’t dead; they’ve just been ignored by the brand that invented them. Chrysler is finally revamping the Town & Country minivan, giving this family-friendly conveyance a wide range of gas and hybrid powertrains, along with an all-wheel-drive option for anyone living in snowy climates (like Detroit!).

Honda has shown only this one teaser image of the all-new Ridgeline. To our eyes, the new model is going to have a boxier, more pickup-like exterior.

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Honda Ridgeline

Here’s a name we didn’t think we’d see again. The first Ridgeline was a popular truck-meets-crossover, though the styling always struck us as being…well, weird. Look for the next Ridgeline to feature a boxier body, positioning it closer to outright pickups rather than cutesy crossovers.

The new Genesis G90, seen here, is the first model of Hyundai's new Genesis luxury brand.

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Genesis G90

We’ve been saying it for years; Hyundai needs its own luxury division. That day has finally arrived, courtesy of the large and luxurious G90 sedan. This four-door cruiser is the first of many Genesis-branded cars and SUVs. Will buyers consider this South Korean upstart as a viable alternative to powerhouse brands from Germany, Japan, and the U.S.? Detroit will offer a big hint of things to come.

The current Ford Fusion, pictured here, is getting a makeover to keep it competitive against rivals like the Accord, Camry, Sonata and Malibu.

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Ford Fusion

Ford’s midsize sedan is due an update, even if the Aston Martin-like front end still packs plenty of curb-side appeal. Rivals like the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry don’t stand still for long, so expect Ford to offer plenty of fuel-sipping engines, along with a plug-in hybrid variant. Most importantly, Ford’s oft-criticized infotainment system should get a massive overhaul to make it simpler to use.

The production version of the Lincoln Continental Concept, pictured here, is expected to be one of the highlights of the Detroit Auto Show.

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Lincoln Continental

Big, bad, and very blue! The Lincoln Continental Concept wowed crowds throughout 2015 and, here in Detroit, we’re seeing the production version in all its glory. A twin-turbo V-6 engine and tons of road presence could mark the Continental as being the car that makes good on the Lincoln brand’s promised renaissance.

The NY Daily News Autos team was one of the first in the world to drive a prototype of the upcoming 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-class.

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Mercedes E-Class Sedan

Mercedes-Benz is leaving no stone unturned when it comes to loading the 2017 E-Class Sedan with power and tech. Autonomous drive functions, diesel engines, highly advanced dashboards and a twin-turbo V-8 are just a few of the highlights coming to this iconic German luxury sedan.

The S90 sedan is Volvo's next take at reinventing its entire range of vehicles.

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Volvo S90

The XC90 crossover has earned rave reviews, so now it’s up to the Swedish brand’s S90 sedan to keep the good vibes going. Elegant design, Volvo’s suite of City Safety features, and an optional 316-hp 4-cylinder engine that’s both turbo- and supercharged ensure that Volvo isn’t going away like dearly departed Saab. And thank goodness for that!

The new Porsche 911 Turbo has a top speed of 205 mph.

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Porsche 911 Turbo

Power, power, and MORE power. The all-wheel-drive Porsche 911 Turbo is mind-crushingly quick, yet it won’t try to kill you (much) if the weather doesn’t want to cooperate. A top speed in excess of 200 mph is made possible by the twin-turbo, flat-6 cylinder engine mounted at the rear of the car. The sprint from 0 to 60 mph takes only 2.8 seconds.

The QX60 is Infiniti's most popular SUV, so the new model takes a very careful approach in terms of updates and exterior changes.

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Infiniti QX60

Infiniti is revamping its hottest selling SUV in time for Detroit. The company’s new twin-turbo V-6 is being kept in the Q50 sedan, though the QX60 does benefit from crisper styling, including new head- and tail-lights, along with an upgraded cabin. Like Lincoln and Hyundai’s Genesis, Infiniti is a luxury brand on the move in the Motor City.

Shown last year in Tokyo, the LF-FC concept was a hydrogen fuel cell-powered sedan that could offer a hint at the shape of the brand's upcoming LC500 sport coupe.

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Lexus LC500

Lexus is being coy, but we’re certain Toyota’s luxury division has something big planned. Possibly drawing inspiration from the LF-FC Concept shown at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, this V-8-powered performance coupe should have around 500-hp and a 10-speed automatic transmission.

In China, the Envision is powered by a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine. U.S. models will likely use the same motor, while offering a choice of front- or all-wheel-drive.

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Buick Envision

Buick is a really big deal in China – it’s one of the country’s most popular car brands – so it was only a matter of time before a Chinese-built Buick headed stateside. Built in Shandong province, the Envision is a midsize SUV that blends inoffensive styling with Buick’s penchant for building whisper-quiet cabins.

The SLC replaces the outgoing SLK in the Mercedes-Benz lineup.

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Mercedes-Benz SLC300

Mercedes has axed the SLK name, replacing it with the SLC you’ll see in Detroit. The base SLC300 comes with a 241-hp 4-cylinder, but we’re pining for the big daddy twin-turbo V-6 in the AMG-tuned SLC43. With 362-hp, this little Mercedes roadster only needs 4.6 seconds for the 0-60 mph sprint.

The teaser image of the Acura Precision Concept appears to show a low-slung sedan that mimics the four-door-coupe format seen on various BMW, Audi, and Mercedes-Benz models.

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Acura Precision Concept

Acura is giving a strong hint as to its future design direction with the Precision Concept. The teaser image looks to be a long sedan, with a low and swept-back greenhouse, along with aggressively flared rear fenders. A slinky four-door coupe, perhaps? Or could it be the rebirth of a Legend? (Please Acura, bring back actual names, especially that one!)

The Chevrolet Bolt Concept, seen here, will make its production-ready debut at the 2016 North American International Auto Show, held in Detroit.

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Chevrolet Bolt

Chevy is thinking small when it comes to going green. The electric-powered Bolt will be noticeably smaller and less expensive than the American brand’s current Volt hybrid. Driving range is expected to be around 200 miles a charge, while the Bolt’s price should fall around $30,000.